Building a bike from scratch and a Thank you

[mcfchris]

Hi Guys this is just a general thanks you to everyone who has contributed to this forum - I have only been a member for a few short weeks (long time reader though) I never thought I would be able to do the things I can now do - I can pretty much strip my bike down to the frame and rebuild it - almost 100% because of the tips in here!!

Many, Many thanks . I am about to build my own bike from scratch in the next month (inspired by a bbc tv show last week) I am just sourcing the components I need.

I'll take pics and post bit by bit as I build. - Has anyone else built their own bike?

Thanks

Chris

[SlimTim10]

(08-06-2010, 02:32 AM)mcfchris Wrote:  Hi Guys this is just a gerneral thanks you to everyone who has contributed to this forum - I have only been a memeber for a few short weeks (long time reader though) I never thought I would be able to do the things I can now do - I can pretty much strip my bike down to the frame and rebuild it - almost 100% because of the tips in here!!

Many, Many thanks . I am about to build my own bike from scratch in the next month (inspired by a bbc tv show last week) I am just sourcing the components I need.

I'll take pics and post bit by bit as I build. - Has anyone else built their own bike?

Thanks

Chris

Hiya mate - Yes I have built a couple - What frame did you go for?? Custom or off the shelf?

[Bill]

Don't know how much I contributed but you are welcome, do you have an internet link to the BBC show because it does indeed sound interesting.

[xerxes]

(08-06-2010, 02:32 AM)mcfchris Wrote:  inspired by a bbc tv show last week

Was it this one: http://bbc.co.uk/i/t6ylx/

I enjoyed that too, well worth a watch if anyone hasn't seen it. Sadly, I think you have to be in the UK for BBC iPlayer to work.

[Jordan300]

Awesome, I love threads like this. Please make sure to post new pictures of all the components as the come in and of the frame after you've added each part.

[KC-Steve]

Kewl. Good luck.

There are cable service providers here in the U.S. that offer a BBC channel. Mine has it but it costs extra to add to my selections. I'm already paying $140 per month, so I am looking to cut back rather than add on.

Steve

[cyclerUK]

BBC iPlayer is not normally available outside the UK.
Pity as the program was about the guy traveling around the world collecting his parts etc.

[KC-Steve]

(08-07-2010, 01:21 PM)cyclerUK Wrote:  Pity as the program was about the guy travelling around the world collecting his parts etc.

It might show up on a local PBS (public broadcasting) channel some day. Or if you are a contributor then you can always ask for it, regular contributors would likely get first consideration.

Steve

[Bill]

I tried the link and yup can't access it. Although there is another possible way.

[Kloosty]

I look forward to watching you build your bike. I'm thinking of building my next bike but sadly, the cash flow isn't large enough currently to undertake such a project.

[Jordan300]

So it's almost next month any progress on starting the bike build? I get excited about these things. I'm always looking forward to the next build.

[jinxy72]

where theres a will theres a way ..... look what i found on youtube

building a bike doc from bbc .... enjoy

its in parts but should be all there

[KC-Steve]

(09-11-2010, 08:22 PM)jinxy72 Wrote:  where theres a will theres a way ..... look what i found on youtube

building a bike doc from bbc .... enjoy

its in parts but should be all there

That video is excellent! Hope you don't mind, I am starting a new thread. I'll give you credit for the find.

Steve

[jinxy72]

(09-12-2010, 12:37 PM)KC-Steve Wrote:  

(09-11-2010, 08:22 PM)jinxy72 Wrote:  where theres a will theres a way ..... look what i found on youtube

building a bike doc from bbc .... enjoy

its in parts but should be all there

That video is excellent! Hope you don't mind, I am starting a new thread. I'll give you credit for the find.

Steve

Not at all m8 go for it